Which Mechanism Requires the Most Energy

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism requires the most energy?

• A)active transport
• B)facilitated diffusion
• C)osmosis
• D)simple diffusion

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Definitions:

Columnar Joint

A geological structure where molten rock cools and contracts to form a pattern of polygonal columns, typically hexagonal in cross-section.

Slate

A fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock derived from shale, characterized by its ability to split into thin, durable layers, commonly used in roofing and flooring.

Fault Scarp

A step in the landscape caused when fault movement offsets Earth’s surface.

Columnar Joints

Distinctive polygonal shapes formed in volcanic rock due to contraction as it cools, creating pillar-like formations.